Prep & Blanching Time: 25 minutes
Roasting Time: 45 minutes
Acid Cold Soak Time: 30 minutes
Extraction Simmer Time:
Stovetop / Slow Cooker: 24–36 hours (low-and-slow extraction)
Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot): 3.5–4 hours on High Pressure
Straining & Reduction Simmer Time: 1.5–2 hours (concentrates broth into firm jelly)
Chilling & Setting Time: 6–8 hours (or overnight until spoonable and bouncy)
Total Active/Cooking Time: Approx. 28–38 hours (mostly hands-off extraction)
Yield: Approx. 8 to 10 cups (2 to 2.5 quarts / approx. 16 half-cup daily servings)
Skill Intensity: